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Brought to you by Stone World magazine August 5, 2009 |
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Industry Insight
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The "cleansing" of the granite industry?
by Michael Reis, Editor
Photo courtesy of Mario and Son,
Liberty Lake, WA
Many high-quality fabricators are taking measures
to educate customers and help their operation
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For about two years now, some of the more optimistic fabricators out there have expressed hope that this deep recession will be some sort of "cleansing" of the granite industry. The feeling is that there are certain individuals/companies who only started cutting granite to make a fast buck -- with zero regard for quality or customer service -- and this business formula cannot possibly work in a down economy when jobs are scarce, so the "hacks" will be out of the picture. Click here to read more.
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Inside the Shop
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SolidTops, Easton, MD
by Michael Reis, Editor
Located near the shores of the Chesapeake Bay in Easton, MD, SolidTops has seen a steady evolution over the past decade, and it has developed into an exemplary stoneworking facility that is among the first MIA-accredited fabricators in the nation. This achievement is one of many by the company and its owner, Evan Kruger, who has pioneered several initiatives in the last few years. Full article
Werthan Granite, Nashville, TN
by Jennifer Adams, Managing Editor
Nearly 10 years ago, Jeremy Werthan made the decision to leave his career as an investment banker and start a venture as a stone fabricator. He opened the doors to Werthan Granite in Nashville, TN, in April of 2002 and has slowly grown the company to a mid-sized shop that primarily caters to the high-end residential market. Full article
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Fabricator Issue of the Month
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An inside look at a quartz surfacing plant
by Michael Reis, Editor
More than ever, stone fabricators are increasing their product lines to include quartz surfacing. Many of the world's leading producers of quartz surfacing have a common thread -- the use of "Bretonstone" technology from Italy. The following is a look at a brand new quartz surfacing plant in Italy -- operated by Pokarna Engineered Stone Limited and utilizing Bretonstone equipment. Full article
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Project Spotlight
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Wilshire Le Doux Medical Building, Beverly Hills, CA
by Michael Reis, Editor
Even in a depressed economy, prime real estate commands a premium for developers, who need to create commercial facilities that can be leased at a price that reflects the status of the neighborhood. Such was the case for the new Wilshire Le Doux Medical Building in Beverly Hills, CA, and this goal was achieved through the use of unique glasswork and polished granite from India for the exterior. Full article
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Shop How-To
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Templating Technology/Software Roundup
by Alexis Fisher, Associate Editor
Engineered with the customer in mind, the latest in digital templating and software management tools have been designed to simplify the job of a fabricator and help add efficiency to their overall business. Whether it means creating a new system or updating one that already exists, manufacturers of digital templating and software management technology report listening to the needs of their users when releasing new products.
Click here for a sample of the latest advancements in digital templating and software management tools available in today's market.
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Industry Happenings
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Free admission to Marmomacc in Verona, Italy (Wednesday, September 30 - Sat urday, October 3, 2009)
Marmomacc, a leading international stone industry trade show in Verona, Italy, is offering free admission to trade visitors who pre-register online. By pre-registering before September 25 at www.marmomacc.com/freebadge2009 visitors will be able to immediately print their own entry badge -- thereby saving $50. For more information, click here.
Hanwha L&C debuts Miraton 
Hanwha L&C USA, a leader in surface manufacturing has announced the introduction of Miraton, a premium tile collection extension of its quartz surface line that will soon be manufactured in North America. Beginning this summer, a 30-plus color palette of Miraton along with seven new colors from the company's top-of-the-line countertop imprints, HanStone™ and Hanex®, will be available through its distributors. For more information, click here.
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AEC Store Corner
New Stone Architecture
$59.95
Here's the guide architects and building professionals need to meet the exploding demand for using stone in contemporary architecture and understand why stone is an attractive and practical option for new construction. Magnificently illustrated with 300 illustrations (200 in beautiful full-color), the author covers every type of structure, including: Residential, Religious, Civic and Commercial Extensive case studies, primarily for structures built within the last decade, cover: Plans and elevations, Creative ideas for using technological innovations to work with stone, How to select and work with stone in conjunction with light
conditions, water, and other materials, The basics of cutting, surface treatment, and weathering, and How to incorporate stone into natural or urban landscapes With a vast array of stone from all over the world now readily available, there is no better guide to using it in today's structures than New Stone Architecture. CLICK HERE to purchase!
Visit AECStore.com to view all of our tools for the Stone Industry!
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